Overview:
Piedmont-Athens, GA
Med Surg 7: Neuroscience Dept.
Full time dayshift 7am-7pm
Sign on Bonus available $
MS Specialty differential $
Responsibilities:
Piedmont Athens Regional, a primary Stroke center, is home to a DNV Stroke Certified Neuro Science floor. It is a 30-bed acute care facility that specializes in Stroke, Spinal injuries, head injuries, and pre and post-op surgical needs. The nursing staff are NIHSS-assessment certified and attend the Georgia stroke class curriculum.
This is a fast-paced, inpatient unit that cares for patients along the continuum of their recovery. Our team of staff on the Neuro floor is supported by a Stroke Coordinator, PT/OT, Respiratory Therapy, Physicians, Case Management, Social Work, Secretary, Phlebotomy, lift team, IV team, STAT team, and Pharmacy. Our comprehensive orientation period pairs both experienced and new staff with a qualified preceptor that helps with goal-setting and training to ensure your success as part of the Neuro Team.
The Neurology unit provides nursing care to patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
*Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios*
Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a nursing program
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting preferred
Bachelor?s degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Business Unit : Name: Piedmont Athens Reg Med Ctr
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